Publications
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Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals
National Associations for Managers/Administrators of Volunteers
December 1, 2008
AHVRP, a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, is the premier professional membership society for healthcare volunteer services, retail operations and related support services disciplines. AHVRP provides education, recognition for personal and professional achievements, national networking as well as affiliation and collaboration with the American Hospital Association on public policy and advocacy issues related to healthcare volunteer services and retail operations.
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A Need to Know Guide to Best Practices in Volunteer Management
December 1, 2008
This must-have collection contains the Essential Elements of Volunteer Resources Management Checklist for agencies, core descriptions of the 9 Best Practices in Volunteer Management, and an additional list of resources.
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B.1. Evaluation of Training
December 1, 2008
Tips and examples of evaluation tools.
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Volunteering in America 2009
July 30, 2009
Stats based on volunteerism rates in Portland, Maine.
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 2007
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 2008 This file is a PDF Format. Hard copies are available from the Commission.
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Advancing the Vision
December 1, 2008
The 2002-2005 Strategic Plan of the Maine Commission for Community Service (Formally adopted: June 2002)
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Achieving Mission (AmeriCorps Evaluation)
December 1, 2008
An evaluation of Selected Aspects of Dispersed Site AmeriCorps Programs in Maine (Issued: March 2001) MS Word Version
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 2001
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 2002 PDF Format
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 1999-2000
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 2001 PDF Format
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 1998
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 1999 PDF Format
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 1997
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 1998
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 2004
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 2005
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 2003
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 2004 PDF Format
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 2002
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 2003 PDF Format
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MCCS Annual Report to the Legislature and Governor, 2005
December 1, 2008
Submitted: January 31, 2006 Provides an overview of accomplishments, funding, and activities.
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AmeriCorps: A Successful Social Service Investment Strategy
December 1, 2008
An Analysis of Maine Dispersed Site AmeriCorps Project Leverage and Sustainability Resource Development Issued: January 2002 PDF format
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B.2. Basic Guide to Non-Profit Financial Management
December 1, 2008
This topic will help you understand basic practices in financial management, and build the basic systems and practices needed in a healthy business.
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Strategic Planning in Nonprofit Organizations
December 1, 2008
Information in this topic is about strategic planning in nonprofit organizations. The information about nonprofit strategic planning was adapted from a small portion of the guidebook, Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation.
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Volunteer Management Guide (CASA)
December 1, 2008
This on line guide for CASA covers general volunteer management, ethics, and more. A good example of the thorough approach programs need.
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Assigning Economic Value to Volunteer Activity: Eight Tools for Efficient Program Management
December 1, 2008
Many organizations benefit substantially from the unpaid activity of volunteers. They are, however, often uncertain about the extent or economic value of these contributions. This resource manual was created as part of the International Year of Volunteers Research Program to provide Canadian voluntary organizations with a systematic method for assigning an economic value to the activity of volunteers.
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Volunteer Management Resource Center, Community Literacy of Ontario
December 1, 2008
A thorough Canadian literacy program's guide to recruiting and administering its volunteer program.
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ServiceLeader.org: For Volunteer Managers (Univ. of Texas)
December 1, 2008
This area provides information on all aspects of volunteer management, including getting your organization ready to involve volunteers, volunteer screening, matching, record-keeping and evaluation, legal issues/risk management, volunteer/staff relations, online activism by volunteers, and volunteer management software.
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Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Field Manual
December 1, 2008
From the Senior Environment Corps, the handbook of forms and reports used by its volunteers.
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Volunteer Management FAQs from the Nonprofit Genie
December 1, 2008
Seven bulletins on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): How do I Build a Stronger Volunteer/Staff Partnership? How do I Develop an Advisory Council? How do I Staff Our Volunteer Program? How do I Develop Creative Volunteer Roles? How do I Recruit from African-American Churches? How do I Find Daytime Volunteers? Recruiting Volunteers: Your "Circle of Resources"
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Competencies for Managers of Volunteers: Training and Development
December 1, 2008
Training and development of volunteers is a central function of managers of volunteers. This document delineates the competencies associated with training along a Novice to Expert continuum.
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Community Building Toolbox
December 1, 2008
The Community Tool Box is a global resource for free information on essential skills for building healthy communities. It offers more than 7,000 pages of practical guidance in creating change and improvement.
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WorldVolunteerWeb.org
December 1, 2008
Created by the United Nations, the WorldVolunteerWeb.org supports the volunteer community by providing a global one-stop-shop for information, resources, and organizations linked to volunteerism. It aims to represent the diversity of volunteerism in all of its cultural forms, bringing global ideals to local voluntary actions.
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Using a Portfolio for Professional Development: A workshop guide and materials for Volunteer Training (Part 1)
December 1, 2008
Part 1 of 3 consists of the workshop guide for presenters. Developed by Larry Ullian, Muskie Institute for Public Sector Innovation, USM. Used at Maine Commission's Spring Training 2003 with AmeriCorps members but suitable for any group of volunteers.) HANDOUT IS IN MS WORD
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Using a Portfolio for Professional Development: Part 2
December 1, 2008
Handout used and referenced in workshop guide (Part 1). Developed by Larry Ullian, Muskie Institute for Public Sector Innovation, USM. Used at Spring Training 2003 with AmeriCorps members but suitable for any group of volunteers.
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Using a Portfolio for Professional Development: Part 3
December 1, 2008
"Portfolio Checklist and Ranking Exercise." Handout used and referenced in workshop guide. Developed by Larry Ullian, Muskie Institute for Public Sector Innovation, USM. Used at Spring Training 2003 with AmeriCorps members but suitable for any group of volunteers.